The 2026 Victorian Mathematics Games Challenge is now complete. Watch this space for information about 2027!
In 2026, the Victorian Mathematics Games Challenge (VMGC) was an engaging six-part online competition designed for high-ability students in Years 5–10.
Teams of 2–4 students completed a series of self-paced modules, each designed to take 90–120 minutes. To minimise teacher facilitation, each task was scored automatically on submission, and the highest-scoring teams and individuals were awarded prizes throughout the program.
What the modules aimed to do
- Engage, challenge and extend a wide range of high-achieving students
- Deepen understanding across a variety of mathematical curriculum content
- Develop mathematical skills and proficiencies through games, puzzles and rich tasks
- Provide opportunities to apply fluency, creativity and reasoning to solve novel problems
- Get students working like mathematicians through unique and challenging activities
- Celebrate student achievements via leaderboards and competition rankings
- Promote collaboration, teamwork and the sharing of ideas and strategies
Program schedule
Modules were released each month and needed to be completed within a two-month window. Available to Years 5–6, 7–8 and 9–10.
| Teacher webinar (optional)An insight into the Victorian Maths Games Challenge | February 2026 |
| Module 1 launch | 14 March 2026 |
| Module 2 launch | 27 April 2026 |
| Module 3 launch | 11 May 2026 |
| Module 4 launch | 15 June 2026 |
| Module 5 launch | 27 July 2026 |
| Module 6 launch | 31 August 2026 |
Two programs, depending on school sector
VCES Victorian Mathematics Games Challenge
Free for Victorian Government schools through the Department of Education's Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Series (VCES).
Students who demonstrated strong achievement and consistent participation were invited to a face-to-face Regional Showcase, to celebrate their learning journey and collaborate with like-minded peers on similar problem-solving tasks.
For school use only. Please do not send to MAV.
MAV Victorian Mathematics Games Challenge
For Independent, Catholic and interstate schools.
| MAV membersPer team of up to 4 students | $48 |
| Non-membersPer team of up to 4 students | $60 |
Registrations for both 2026 programs closed on 30 April 2026.
Our partners
The Victorian Maths Games Challenge is developed in collaboration with our partners at Think Square. The VCES Victorian Maths Games Challenge is funded by the Department of Education.
